Profit Tips
Take the cow comfort quiz
The University of Minnesota Extension Dairy Team recently released a cow comfort quiz, “How comfortable are your cows?” The quiz helps you think about management practices on your dairy farm to improve cow comfort.
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Put genomic tests to work for you
The gains you can make in your herd's genetic merit more than pay for the cost of genomic testing, especially in the absence of pedigree information, Tom Lawlor, director of research and development for Holstein Association, USA told audiences at World Dairy Expo last month.
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Comment period extended for proposed animal disease traceability program
You have more time to let USDA know what you think about its proposed animal disease traceability program that was rolled out this summer.
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Don’t waste time on poor decisions
According to the Harvard Business Review, many managers rely on gut instinct to make important decisions, which often leads to poor results.
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Ideas to share your environmental story
While the dairy industry’s legacy is built on providing consumers with wholesome, nutrientrich products, further improving environmental stewardship also remains a top priority.
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Calf and heifer risk assessment tool
A new risk-management tool is now available to help dairy farmers and calf-raisers evaluate four areas of their operation
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Start tax planning now
Farm income for 2011 has the potential to be very good for many farms and that increases the need for earlier tax planning, notes Dennis Stein, Michigan State University extension business management educator.
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Download this dehorning poster
Dehorning calves with paste is easy effective and economical as well as low-stress to the animal. Oregon State University has released a poster in both English and Spanish to assist dairy employees in the use of dehorning paste.
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Applying IOFC to your dairy
Changes on the dairy, especially to rations, are often made with some apprehension, as their results can have a significant impact on profitability, says Elliot Block, senior manager of technology at Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition.
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Power pole cage idea
The Department of Homeland Security recently reported that copper thefts are up by at least 50 percent as a result of record copper prices.
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Got flood-damaged crops?
Two new resources are available to help manage flood-damaged crops. Penn State Extension’s publication addresses issues that may be encountered with crops damaged by flooding.
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